Bleed Cubbie Blue · Jul 3, 2022
Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: July 2
James TriantosThe Iowa Cubs were sunk by the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 10-6 in ten innings.
It was a nice start for Caleb Kilian, who went five innings and gave up just one run on three hits. He struck out seven and walked two.
The game was tied 5-5 after nine innings, but Erich Uelmen gave up a grand slam (and one more run) in the tenth inning and took the loss. Uelmen allowed five runs, four earned, on two hits over 1.2 innings. He struck out two, but he walked one and hit two batters.
First baseman Nelson Maldonado hit a solo home run in the sixth inning. It was his seventh home run of the year and fourth with Iowa. Maldonado went 1 for 5 and scored twice.